Persuasive Writing
What is the main idea or opinion a writer wants readers to believe?
What is a claim?
A student says, "My cousin failed a math test, so math class must be impossible." Which fallacy is this?
What is a hasty generalization?
A poster says, "Over 90% of students have already signed up!" Which propaganda technique is this?
What is bandwagon appeal?
The lake was as smooth as glass." What type of figurative language is used?
What is a simile?
What is the opening sentence of an essay that is designed to grab the reader's attention?
What is a hook?
Facts, examples, and reasons that prove a claim are called what?
What is support (evidence)?
"Nobody enjoys doing homework." Which logical fallacy is being used?
What is an overgeneralization?
An advertisement says, "This restaurant is where the city's most successful business leaders dine." Which technique is being used?
What is snob appeal?
"My backpack is a black hole that swallows everything." What figurative language is this?
What is a metaphor?
This sentence tells the main idea or argument of the entire essay and is usually found at the end of the introduction.
What is a thesis statement?
Buy this adorable puppy today before it's too late!" Which persuasive technique is being used?
What is emotional appeal?
We know this website is trustworthy because it always gives trustworthy information." Which fallacy is this?
What is circular reasoning?
During a debate, one speaker calls the other speaker a "liar" instead of discussing the issue. What technique is being used?
What is name calling?
"The sun smiled down on the playground." What figurative language is this?
What is personification?
What type of evidence should a writer include to support a thesis statement?
What are facts, examples, details, or text evidence?
"This revolutionary, amazing, life-changing invention will transform your future." What persuasive technique is being used?
What is loaded language?
After a new principal arrives, test scores improve. A student says the principal caused the improvement without any evidence. Which fallacy is this?
What is false cause?
"All gamers stay up too late." What propaganda technique is shown?
What is a stereotype?
"I waited forever for the bus to arrive." What figurative language is being used?
What is hyperbole?
A student writes, "The Phantom Tollbooth teaches readers that curiosity leads to learning." Which part of an essay does this statement most likely belong to?
What is the thesis statement?
A famous basketball player appears in a commercial for a sports drink. Which persuasive technique is being used?
What is appeals by association?
What term describes an argument that contains errors in logic and weak conclusions?
What is faulty reasoning?
A famous actor appears in a commercial and says a certain toothpaste is the best. What propaganda technique is being used?
What is endorsement?
"The bacon sizzled while the bees buzzed nearby." What figurative language is shown by the words sizzled and buzzed?
What is onomatopoeia?
A student writes an essay with a hook, thesis statement, strong evidence, and a conclusion. However, all of the ideas are placed in one giant paragraph. What major essay-writing problem does the essay have?
What is poor organization/lack of paragraph structure?